Hidden gems - Nature preserves in Lakeville, United States not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden gems: Nature preserves in Lakeville

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Lakeville. This list contains 169 places from Nature preserve category.

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Within Lakeville

Crex Sand Prairie State Natural Area

Nature preserve

5.00 (14 reviews) (~144.77 km from centre)

Lake Helane State Natural Area

Nature preserve

👍👍 Beautiful, tranquil area. Decent fishing and biking opportunities await. Drive to the area can be bumpy. 4 wheel drive isn't required, but patience is. Some areas of the road may be flooded or narrow with brunch sticking out. Don't drive a vehicle you're worried about getting your paint scratched. T...

5.00 (9 reviews) (~226.34 km from centre)

Lost Lake Esker State Natural Area

Nature preserve

5.00 (8 reviews) (~222.73 km from centre)

Chippewa Moraine Lakes State Natural Area

Nature preserve

5.00 (8 reviews) (~162.42 km from centre)

McMurtrie Preserve

Nature preserve

5.00 (7 reviews) (~82.3 km from centre)

Joseph A. Tauer Prairie Scientific and Natural Area (SNA)

Nature preserve

5.00 (5 reviews) (~113.95 km from centre)

Drewiske Family Preserve

Nature preserve

5.00 (5 reviews) (~47.48 km from centre)

Dalles of the Saint Croix River State Natural Area

Nature preserve

👍👍 Been here many times. Always love hiking here. Both the Minnesota and wisconsin side have amazing views and hiking to offer. Great place for starter hikers! Would recommend for everyone!

4.90 (60 reviews) (~95.23 km from centre)

Belwin Conservancy: Stagecoach Prairie

Hiking area

👍👍 Great grassy prairie flatland kinda style loop. No challenging inclines of any kind. It can be a quick stroll or as long of a walk as you want it to be trails ranging from 1-4 miles.

4.90 (48 reviews) (~47.57 km from centre)

Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center

Education center

4.90 (34 reviews) (~156.09 km from centre)

Steve Michaud Park Conservation Area

Nature preserve

👍👍 A nice walking path with people every so often it's not a packed place til you get over by the park and sports complex.

4.90 (26 reviews) (~5.4 km from centre)

Riverwood Nature Center

Nature preserve

👍👍 Such a beautiful place to connect with nature 🍁🌲🍂❤️

4.90 (19 reviews) (~82.7 km from centre)

Dwight's Point & Pokegama Wetlands State Natural Area

Nature preserve

👍👍 It's a bit of a long day paddle if you put in at Munger Lander across the river but well worth it to explore the ins and outs of Pokegamma Bay. You can also put in at the access off Billings drive on the Superior side. There is a designated kayak campsite on the north end of Dwights Point which is u...

4.90 (17 reviews) (~241.41 km from centre)

Fairyland State Natural Area

Nature preserve

4.90 (16 reviews) (~239.81 km from centre)

Rock Lake State Natural Area

Nature preserve

4.90 (15 reviews) (~234.58 km from centre)

Gilbertson Nature Center

Nature preserve

👍 I gave the center only 4 stars because the corn maze (theirs was the first in the area)closed down, but there is a petting zoo for the children. The Nature Center building appeals to adults and children, especially if the center has reptiles and amphibians. There are a lot of taxidermied animals....

4.90 (15 reviews) (~229.25 km from centre)

Coon Fork Barrens State Natural Area

Nature preserve

👍👍 I really like the area below the dam, where the river meanders through the big trees. There’s a big rock where you can sit and enjoy the water. There’s a small hiking loop there. I never make it very far because I get distracted and just want to hang out by the river! Been here in the fall and winte...

4.90 (13 reviews) (~176.26 km from centre)

Grover's Meadow

Nature preserve

4.90 (10 reviews) (~170.88 km from centre)

Kachina Court Conservation Area

Nature preserve

4.90 (9 reviews) (~4.8 km from centre)

North of North Shattuck Lake State Natural Area

Nature preserve

👍👍 Great trails

4.90 (7 reviews) (~156.89 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Nature preserves in Lakeville, United States